uce production costs up to 30% for some of the components. JTEKT looks to increase its profit by considerably reducing the costs over a medium and long term. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 19, 2014) JTEKT Corporation will revamp its Kokubu Plant in Osaka Prefecture, Japan to step up production of industrial machinery bearings. Construction is planned to be completed by the fiscal year ending March 2019. The plant, which cu...

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be taken over by a joint local team. A new production plant will be built in Amata City Rayong, located within AAPICO’s campus, and start of production with exhaust systems for an international auto manufacturer is already scheduled for Q3/2023 with 80 new jobs expected to be created in the first step. (From Eberspaecher press release on August 10, 2022) Thailand-based AAPICO Hitech PLC (AH) mentioned that the first batch of EV’s body parts ...

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ober 28, Stellantis announced a new partnership with the Company, Uber, and Foxconn to develop and deploy driverless SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles for global robotaxi services. The move builds on Stellantis’ recent agreement with Pony.ai to test self-driving vehicles in Europe and marks another step in its global robotaxi strategy. A non-binding MoU sets a framework for future agreements covering technology development, production, and vehicl...

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ted by preliminary products and raw materials in the supply chain by 25% by 2030. (From a press release on April 19, 2022) Schaeffler, Bekaert, Johnson Matthey, and TNO announced that they are working on a shared research project to develop cells with the components optimized to work together for a step-change in efficiency to be used within electrolysis. The shared research program will run over the next three years. The consortium’s goal is t...

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nology and Cooperation Summit Visteon Corporation's second quarter results (cumulative) Visteon, FUTURUS partner to advance next-gen head-up display tech Visteon expands operations in Palmela, Portugal Visteon Corporation's third quarter results (cumulative) Visteon establishes new site in Wuhan to step up R&D of cockpit electronics Visteon presents high-performance AI cockpit solution at QNX 2025 Developer Conference CES 2026: Visteon brings com...

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f silicon nitride and other ceramic materials. Niterra is expected to achieve a sales target of JPY 600 billion for the fiscal year ending in March 2025, which is included in its mid-term business plan, one year ahead of schedule. In preparation for the next mid-term business plan, the company will step up efforts to develop a new pillar business through the application of its ceramic technologies while improving the profitability of its existing...

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talking with automakers.” He added “We are determined to secure sufficient supply in the January to March period next year. We will increase production by working on the year-end and new year holidays.” He expressed commitment to fulfill supply responsibility to customers by taking necessary steps, such as operation on holidays. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 7, 2011) Tire manufacturers are stepping up sales of...

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a International, S.A., a multinational company, in the area of global automotive mirror business. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Ficosa manufactures and supplies automotive parts and systems around the world. The two companies plan to conclude a tie-up agreement by the end of June. As the first step of the collaboration, Ficosa will take over Ichikoh's sales and production operations in the U.S., integrating them into its existing production ...

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emand for energy-saving or/and environmentally-friendly technologies, the inverter controller equipment market where power devices are used in industrial machinery, home appliances and other applications, is projected to expand further in years to come. Mitsubishi Electric urgently needed to take a step and boost its overall wafer production capabilities in response to the growing demand in the market. Mitsubishi Electric thus concluded it's the ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/04/22

module helped to reduce product weight by 40%, size by 30% and increase power density by 25% compare to the traditional Si based inverters. (From a press release on May 31, 2022)   BorgWarner has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, “Charging Forward Together,” highlighting the significant steps taken toward meeting its environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance (ESG) objectives and outlining additional goals the com...

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extrusions with adhesive + FDS inside steel plate SIDE SILL. The part where steel and aluminum touch is coated with adhesive to prevent rusting. The Company is developing technologies for joining dissimilar materials, such as castings and extrusions. M12 pierced nut: Large brim, high strength, one-step installation, intended for EV battery assembly. Honda Isuzu Lexus Nissan Scion Toyota Accord (Thailand) Accord Hybrid (Thailand) Allion Almera (T...

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I Fluid Systems will be supplying EV coolant thermal loops and bundle assemblies that are made of the company’s traditional materials, as well as introducing new TI Fluid Systems developed high temperature rated plastic polymer tubes. The supply of polymer tubes is a very important and innovative step forward in assuring weight reduction and efficiency improvements for electrified vehicles. The fluid handling assemblies transfer the traditional...

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to increase production capacity of engine valves in U.S. Nittan Valve to commission new high-mix small-volume engine valve production line at Hadano Plant next spring Nittan Valve to establish new subsidiary to produce engine valves in India Nittan’s servers disrupted by cyber attack Nittan to step up efforts to handle next-generation fuels in mainstay engine valve business Nittan Corporation (Formerly Nittan Valve Co., Ltd.)'s second quarte...

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(%) Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. 100.0   Door Latche-Side door latches-Check links-Side door hinges-Back door latches Power Door System-Slide door latches Power slide door drive units Slide door remote control units Slide door rollers Front latches Rear latches Full-open latches Auto steps -Power drive units & ECU Power slide door drive units Power back door drive units Power trunk lid drive units ECU -Power Back Door System Po...

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rukawa Electric targeting Chinese manufacturers in automotive electric parts business in China Furukawa Electric to expand electrolytic copper foil business for car lithium-ion batteries Furukawa Electric to turn Chinese unit into joint venture with local copper product supplier Furukawa Electric stepping up operations in emerging markets focused on local development capability Furukawa Electric takes control of joint venture to expand auto par...

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Front doorframe (TNGA)-Rear doorframe (TNGA)-Front doorframe (basic type)-Rear doorframe (basic type)-Aluminum front doorframeMoldings-Belt molding-Arch molding-Frame moldingHigh-tensile bumper, Rocker EA, touch sensor-High-tensile bumper-Rocker EA materials-Touch sensorPower sliding door/Universal step-Power sliding door-Universal stepDoor locks and hinges-Luggage compartment door closer-Luggage compartment door lock-Fully open-door stopper-Door...

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-one will add some welding equipment in order to increase the production capacity next spring.  It will try to hold down new investment by various efforts including transferring existing equipment. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 15, 2011) H-one Co., Ltd. is accelerating steps to bring about an early resumption of operations at its Thai plant, which has been closed due to the flooding, by examining the degree of its da...

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cess defect rates at its domestic plants in such a way that their cost-efficiency levels will become equivalent to those in low-cost countries. Faltec has already pursued a cost-reduction initiative in accordance with its plan to reduce both production space and lead time by 50 percent. As the next step, the company will drastically improve each production process at its all domestic plants, intending to introduce the new, efficient production li...

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ition of majority shareholding (representing 75% of share capital on a fully diluted basis) in IAC International Automotive India Private Limited (“IAC India”) through its wholly-owned subsidiary namely Lumax Integrated Ventures Private Limited. Accordingly, IAC India has immediately become the step-down subsidiary of the company and subsidiary of Lumax Integrated Ventures Private Limited subsidiary. (Based on Lumax Auto Technologies Limited'...

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obal Co. Ltd., Korea for manufacturing LPDC alloy wheels in Minda Kosei facility in Gujarat with objective to cater to Korean/ western OEMs. The management is continuously exploring opportunities to optimize overall revenue mix while being focused at enhancing the KIT Value and the partnership is a step forward in this direction. (From a press release on February 6, 2020) Uno Minda Group informed that in light of heightened concern on spread of c...

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